Toddlers heading out to go camping. I worry every time they do. I just have to remind myself of all the crazy things their parents did growing up, insane things my siblings and I did when we were young and we survived it all without any serious harm. You can't hover, fuss too much or they'll grow up all nerdy and strange and weak with all kinds of hang ups. Unable to relate to other children and be the butt of a lot of cruel jokes. Yet at the same time you don't want to play a part in helping raise a jerk or someone over confident, with no concern for others or regard for safety. It will be nice for Monte and I to have some alone time though, and all the adults going have good safety habits. They've always made it back safely... I need to breathe. Deep breaths.
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